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U.B. Buskirk store in Logan, WV (1889)

12 Wednesday Aug 2015

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U.B. Buskirk store LCB 12.19.1889

Logan County Banner, Logan, WV, 19 December 1889

 

Henry Clay Ragland

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War, Logan

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Henry Clay Ragland, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Is of a family that has long been one of the most influential in the State. The founder of the family in America, John Ragland, came to this country directly from Wales, and settled in Virginia about the year 1630; his great-grandson, Finch Ragland, grandfather of the subject of the sketch, was a patriot of 1776 and fought through the Revolutionary war; his descendants have all inherited the spirit of patriotism, and have ever been foremost in enhancing the interests and defending the rights of their country. Thomas Eads, maternal grandfather of H.C. Ragland, was a soldier in the war of 1812. When the war between the States broke out in 1861 Henry Clay Ragland was among the first to volunteer his services in the cause of the South; he was a member of the 5th Va. Cav., was twice wounded, and was a prisoner at Point Lookout from Sept., 1864, to March, 1865. Since 1874 he has resided in Logan county, W.Va., where he is now editor of the Logan county Banner, besides has an extensive law practice in Logan and adjoining counties, being regarded as one of the leading lights in the profession. From 1886 to 1888 he was a member of the West Virginia legislature, in which he served with honor and distinction. His address is Logan Court House, W.Va. Mr. H.C. Ragland was born in Goochland county, Va., on the 7th of May, 1844; his wife, nee Miss Louisa Goings, was born in Lawrence county, Ky.; they were married at Logan Court House, W.Va., June 9, 1877.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 836-837.

James Andrew Nighbert

29 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War, Logan

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James Andrew Nighbert, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Is descended on his father’s side from German ancestors who many years ago settled in America. They were a family of patriots, and as bravely served in the defense of their adopted country as they had done in their Fatherland. Both paternal and the maternal grandfathers of the subject of this sketch were Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary war. George W. Nighbert and his wife, Elizabeth Scaggs, are the parents of James Andrew Nighbert; the father was born in Wythe county and the mother in Montgomery county, Va.; their son, James Andrew, was born in Montgomery county, Va., and moved to Logan county, same State, in 1844. Here he has since resided. He espoused the Southern cause during the civil war, and served as first lieutenant in Co. B, 36th Va. Inf., and was major in 1st regiment Va. State Line; was member of the Virginia Legislature from 1863 until 1865; President of the County Court, Logan county, from 1880 to 1888; was one of the delegates to the National Democratic Convention in 1888; at the present time he is the largest resident land owner in Logan county, in the management of which he is at present engaged. He is a large-hearted, generous citizen, thoroughly interested in the progress of his State and county, always ready to devote his time, talents, means and influence to aid a progressive movement, and has contributed largely to render Logan one of the leading counties in the State. Mr. Nighbert is a member of the Knights of Honor.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 836.

George W. Morgan

26 Sunday Jul 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for George W. Morgan, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Holds the office of justice of the peace at Logan C.H., and is a most efficient and honorable officer. He owns a beautiful residence in this town, where he resides with his interesting family. Besides his official business, he is a carpenter and builder by trade. The Morgans have lived in Logan county many years, and have always ranked among the best and most influential citizens. Isaac E. Morgan, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., April 8, 1811. He held several offices in that county; was representative in the House of Delegates from 1853 to 1854. He married, Oct. 24, 1837, Dollie C. Stone, who was born in that county April 3, 1815; the marriage took place in that county. They were the parents of the subject of this sketch. The father died in Logan county Oct. 1, 1879; the mother Jan. 19, 1876. Their son, George W. Morgan, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 2, 1855; was married there March 8, 1878, to Miss Polly Ann Chapman, who was born in the same county Feb. 2, 1849. Their marriage has been blessed with one daughter, Dollie Maud, born in Logan county, W.Va., Nov. 28, 1878; is now residing with her parents. Isaac E. Morgan, father of George W., was at the time of his death, Oct. 1, 1879, honorably filling the position of president of the county court, and had held many other offices; no citizen of this county has ever been more highly esteemed, nor has the death of one been more deeply regretted. The post office address of George W. Morgan is Logan Court House, West Virginia.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 835-836.

Cain Adkins military record (1861)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Adkins Mill, Civil War, East Lynn, Lincoln County Feud, Stiltner

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Cain Adkins military record 1

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 2

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 4

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

James Christian (1891)

04 Saturday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Man

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James Christian of Elk Creek LCB 07.02.1891

James Christian, Logan County (WV) Banner, 2 July 1891

Stratton Street Bookstore (2015)

02 Thursday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Lincoln County Feud, Logan

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On Friday, July 3, 2015, the book and I will appear at Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. We will be there in the afternoon and evening. Come see us. We enjoy talking about the Guyandotte Valley’s most famous feud.

Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. 03 April 2015

Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. 03 April 2015

Wheeling, West Virginia (2015)

24 Wednesday Jun 2015

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Dr. Millard F. French

22 Monday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. Millard F. French, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

The French family in America was founded by one of that name who came to this country in the 18th century and settled in Virginia. He was the father of Mathew French, who was born Feb. 2, 1735; married in Montgomery county, Va., Jan. 20, 1758. He served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary war, and died in 1810. His wife, whose maiden name was Annie Locke, was born in Montgomery county, Va., in 1739, dying at the age of 85. The issue of this union was Isaac French, born Nov. 20, 1770, in Montgomery county; was married Sept. 20, 1792, in Tazewell county, Va., to Elizabeth Stowers, who was born in that county Dec. 18, 1774; they passed from life in Giles county, Va., the husband Nov. 15, 1850, the wife Dec. 19, 1839, leaving a son, Isaac French, Jr., who was born in that county July 11, 1803, and died there June 28, 1876. He was married in Tazewell county April 24, 1824, to Rhoda Day, who was a native of that county, having been born Jan. 9, 1806, and died in Giles county, Va., on the anniversary of her marriage, 1869. Their son, William Henderson French, is father of the subject of this record. This gentleman was born in Giles county Feb. 2, 1828; was married to Martha Burton, of Bland county, Va., where she was born Oct. 9, 1830; their marriage was solemnized by Rev. John Hoge, Feb. 25, 1847. The mother died in Giles county June 13, 1885. Dr. Millard F. French was born in Giles county, Va., March 4, 1861; graduated at Concord, W.Va., Normal School July 22, 1881; in 1882 he entered Richmond, Va., Medical College, where he graduated in 1884, with the degree of M.D.; locating in Bland county, Va., he practiced there until Jan. 23, 1885, when he removed to Logan C.H. He is one of the most skillful young physicians in the State, and though he has been at his present home but a few years, he has built up a fine and extensive practice, not only his skill as a physician and surgeon has rendered him popular, but the amiability and generosity of his disposition, with his exemplary moral character, have won him a host of friends wherever he has lived. Aug. 19, 1884, Rev. Thos. Pullion officiating, he was united in marriage to Ella L. Wilburn, who was born in Carter county, Ky., Nov. 22, 1865; the ceremony was performed in Giles county, Va. Their only child, R. Moss French, was born Dec. 17, 1888. Mrs. French’s parents were born in Giles county, Va., and married there. Her father, Patterson Wilburn, was born Jan. 17, 1820, and died in Carter county, Ky., May 20, 1871; her mother, nee Mary Ann Eaton, was born Nov. 30, 1824; they were united in wedlock Sept. 19, 1850. The Eaton family of Giles county are descended from David Eaton, who came to Virginia from Ireland.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 829-830.

John B. Ellison

21 Sunday Jun 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Logan

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John B. Ellison, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

Attorney and counselor at law, Logan Court House, West Va., is a native of Monroe county, Va., where he was born Jan. 15, 1853. He first began the practice of his profession in 1878, and has since practiced in Boone, Raleigh, Wyoming and Logan counties; is also notary public; the duties of this position are ably executed by him. He is a lawyer of superior ability and has won a distinguished position in his profession; being gifted with a brilliant intellect, he has by close study and extensive practice acquired a thorough knowledge of law that can compete with the oldest and most learned at the bar, but it is his indefatigable energy and zeal in the interest of his clients for which he is most conspicuous. He resides at Logan Court House, and practices in all the neighboring counties.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 829.

John Dejernatt

06 Saturday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John Dejernatt, who resided at Logan C.H., West Virginia:

Carpenter and cabinet-maker, Logan C.H., W.Va., is descended from the family of Dejernatts, whose genealogy in Va. may be thus traced: Munford Dejernatt was born in Petersburg, Va., in 1779; married Feb. 3, 1814, to Chloe Price, who was born March 8, 1791, in North Carolina; the husband died in Boone county, W.Va., Jan. 1854; the wife in Logan county, W.Va., June 21, 1861. Their son, John Dejernatt, the subject of this sketch, was born May 20, 1817, in Iredell county, N.C.; his wife, Mary J. Bryan, was born June 8, 1823, in Covington, Va.; they were married at Logan C.H., W.Va., April 16, 1850. The record of their offspring is: John S., born Dec. 3, 1852, married; William A., born Nov. 10, 1854, married; Roxalina A., born Nov. 22, 1856, died Sept. 26, 1870; Mary E., born May 10, 1865, died Sept. 13, 1870. Mr. Dejernatt served as colonel in the 129th Va. regiment militia, Confederate army, during the late civil war; since the close of the war he has been overseer of the poor in Logan county. As a citizen he is esteemed and respected as a man of honest integrity and zealous energy; has raised his family in Logan county, where they stand well. The record of his son, John Dejernatt’s family, is as follows: He was married in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 6, 1875, to Minerva Avis, who was born Jan. 14, 1855. Their children: John H., born July 14, 1877; William H., born April 3, 1879; Chloe A., born Aug. 23, 1881; Russell, born Sept. 23, 1883; Joseph P., born June 7, 1886, died March 14, 1888; Roxie M., born Feb. 12, 1888, died Aug. 8, 1890; the first four reside with their parents

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827-828.

Henderson Dingess as juror (1866)

26 Tuesday May 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud

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Henderson Dingess and others serve as jurors (March Term of Court, 1866). Source: Law Orders Book A (1868-1875), p. 146, Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV.

Lorenzo D. Chambers

08 Friday May 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hon. Lorenzo D. Chambers, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 23, 1827. In Johnston county, Ky., May 2, 1855, he was married to Margaret L. Auxier, of that county; by this union the following children have been born: Samuel E., Huldah A., Augusta, James L., Geneva, Floyd B. (died in infancy), Louisa, Otis, Agnes, Galen, Charles, Cora, and Lorenzo D.; the six older are married; the youngest six live with their parents. Samuel Auxier, father of Mrs. Chambers, was born Aug. 3, 1791, in Russell county, Va., and died Dec. 13, 1884, in Johnston county, Ky. His wife, Agnes (Wells), was born in Washington county, Va., and is now living in Johnston county, Ky., at an advanced age. Mrs. Chambers’ grandfather moved from Russell county, Va., to Kentucky in 1796; he owned the site where Daniel Boone held his fort, and it is still owned by his descendants. In 1882, the subject of this sketch was appointed commissioner of schools and served six years; in 1883 he was elected to the House of Delegates, which position he filled honorably until the expiration of his term in 1885. He has held many other offices of trust. At the present time he is farming at his beautiful home on Guyandotte River. Besides extensive coal and timber lands, he owns a large dry goods store at Logan Court House, which town is his post office. The Chambers family is one of the oldest and best in Logan county; its members have always been noted for their intelligence, moral and social excellence and wealth.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823-824.

Dr. W.F. Farley marries (1903)

08 Friday May 2015

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Dr. Farley marries LB 6.4.03

Logan Banner, Logan, WV, 4 June 1903

Whirlwind 04.17.1925

06 Wednesday May 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Whirlwind

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An unnamed local correspondent at Whirlwind in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on 17 April 1925:

Moses and Willie Tomblin are operating a saw mill.

James Mullins is doing some building now.

Harve Smith and his little son had a great fox chase.

Wonder if Charley Tomblin is hunting any now.

Rufus Tomblin is busy farming this week.

Preston Collins is loading coal for Clyde.

Peter Carter was seen hauling meat for James Mullins.

Everet and General were business guests at Sol Adams Tuesday.

Wonder why Grover likes eggs so well?

Doke Tomblin is putting up a large string of paling.

Geo. W. Hensley and Charley Curry were on Crawley’s Creek Sunday. Wonder who they were looking for?

Troy Vance and Miss Almeda Baisden were married Monday.

Wonder why Asburn don’t come to Buck Fork now?

Win Bryant is suffering a broken shoulder by falling from a mule, Friday.

James Mullins has about completed arrangements to occupy his new store.

Bird Bryant made a trip to Whirlwind Sunday.

We had a fine singing school at Bulwark Sunday.

Charles Curry was a visitor to the singing school Sunday.

George Hensley made a business trip to Logan last week.

Henry Clay Ragland grave (2015)

03 Sunday May 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War, Lincoln County Feud, Logan

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Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV

Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV. 1 May 2015

Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV. 1 May 2015

Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV. 1 May 2015

Francis M. Chafin

03 Sunday May 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. Chafin, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 17, 1855, and in this county, on the 3d of February, 1876, he was happily married to Miss Esther Brewer, who was born in that county Oct. 3, 1850. They have been blessed with five children: John B., born Feb. 3, 1877, and now resides with his parents, as do all the others; Nancy J., born June 12, 1879; Esther, born Feb. 11, 1881; Jane, born Aug. 19, 1883; Don, born June 26, 1885. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chafin are members of old and aristocratic families, who have long, by the influence of their large wealth and liberality, done much to add to the prosperity of that section of the State. The subject of this record is now ably and honorably filling the office of sheriff, to which he was elected in 1888, and has since held. He is owner of large coal fields and tracts of timber; he owns, too, a large dry goods and grocery store and a beautiful home in the town of Logan Court House. As a gentleman and as a citizen Mr. F.M. Chafin is honored and esteemed not only for his high integrity, but for his liberality and hospitality. His post office is Logan Court House, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823.

William Cary

02 Saturday May 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Logan

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Cary, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 6, 1844. In 1862 he enlisted in 36 Va. regiment Confederate States army, and served with honor and distinction until honorably discharged at Staunton, Va., in 1864; he was a brave soldier, and his military record in the cause for which he fought is an honorable one. At the close of the war he returned to his native county, where, on the 27th of July, 1865, he was united in marriage to Jenny McCoy, who was also born in Logan county, the date of her birth being Dec. 14, 1843. She departed this life in that county July 29, 1878, having borne several children: Leander, born Dec. 19, 1866, now married; Walter, born July 10, 1868, now married; Lavenus, born March 13, 1870, resides with father; Octavia, born Oct. 17, 1871, living with father; Henrietta, born Aug. 28, 1873, now married; John W., born Aug. 13, 1875, resides with father; Samuel, born Oct. 16, 1877, resides with father. In 1878 Mr. Wm. Cary was married to Elizabeth Curry, where she was born Aug. 10, 1863. Of the second marriage was born on April 12, 1881, a daughter, Barbara, who lives at home with her father; her mother, the second wife, died in Logan county, July 27, 1882; and there, Sept. 11, 1887, he was joined in wedlock to his third wife, Rosa Duty, who was born in that county July 30, 1856; the issue of the last marriage is a son, Kennie, born Dec. 30, 1888, and died 1889, and an infant, Mary, born May 6, 1889. Mr. Cary is a blacksmith by occupation, and is very skillful in his trade. He and his entire family are esteemed and respected by the people among whom they have all their lives resided; his last wife and his unmarried children constitute his interesting family, with which he lives in the happiest contentment in his commodious and pleasant home at Logan Court House, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 822-823.

Harts 06.19.1925

30 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts, Holden

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An unnamed local correspondent at Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on 19 June 1925:

Mr. Chas. C. Brumfield, of this place are visiting friends and relatives at Logan and Holden this week.

Alva Koontz and James Auxier Newman, of Huntington were seen to pass through this town enroute to Big Creek, today.

Mr. and Mrs. Burl Farley, of Salt Rock, were guests of Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts Sunday.

Hardin Marcum and Elliot Fleur, C. & O. operators of Ranger, were calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield Saturday evening at Harts.

Robert Brumfield, of this place has purchased a fine new Studebaker car this week.

Mr. and Mrs. John McEldowney and children of Charleston are visiting relatives at this place.

Rev. Porter, Minister of the Baptist church preached an able sermon here Sunday which was largely attended.

Fisher Adkins, of Harts made a flying trip to Huntington Sunday.

Misses Jessie Brumfield and Cora Adkins were guests of Sylvia and Vesta Ciphers and Miss Mattie Gill, of Gill, Sunday and reported a fine time.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins of Harts and Miss Ethel Brumfield were visiting friends at Hamlin, Sunday.

Hon. Grant Cremeans the Circuit Clerk, and family of Hamlin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brumfield, Friday.

Harts 06.05.1925

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An unnamed local correspondent at Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on 5 June 1925:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess of Logan, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts.

Miss Cora Adkins was shopping in Logan, Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brumfield of Harts spent Decoration Day in Wayne county.

Mr. Edward Brumfield and Wesley Ferguson spent several days visiting friends and relatives at Wayne.

Attorney General Lace Marcum, of Huntington has been visiting Chas. Brumfield and family at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Toney Johnson, of Ashland, Ky., spent Decoration Day with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins has purchased them a fine new Studebaker car last week.

Miss Hazel Toney and Mr. Eplings of Huntington were calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield Sunday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield was shopping in Huntington, Saturday.

Mr. James Auxier Newman, a state road inspector of Huntington was the guest of Miss Jessie Brumfield, Tuesday at Harts.

Mr. Robert Hale and Mrs. Hallene Ferguson were seen out car riding Monday evening.

Mr. Amon Ferguson, Ora Dingess, Bell Adkins were seen out car riding Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Burl Farley of Cabell county and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adkins and daughter, Miss Ruby, of Hamlin were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts, Sunday.

Mr. Alva Koontz, of Huntington is our new State inspector this week at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Shelton and children of Huntington spent Decoration Day at Harts.

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